Migratory Bird Treaty Signed by Canada and United States, August 16, 1916
Date: August 16, 1916
Date: August 16, 1916
World War I: First Battle of the Somme: In France, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916. Date: November 18, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 18 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Easter Rising: Irish rebels, led by Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, launch an uprising in Dublin against British rule and proclaim an Irish Republic. Date: April 24, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 24 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1916World…
World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula. Date: January 9, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 9 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1916US Cavalry…
The 7th and 10th US cavalry regiments under John J. Pershing cross the USβMexico border to join the hunt for Pancho Villa. Date: March 16, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 16 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Supreme Court Declares…
Jeannette Rankin is the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Date: November 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Yuan Shikai Abdicates as Emperor, Restores Republic, Returns to Presidency March 22, 1916Supreme…
World War I: During the East African Campaign, colonial forces of the Belgian Congo (Force Publique) under the command of Charles Tombeur capture the town of Tabora after heavy fighting. Date: September 19, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 19 π Events on this day in 1916 π On This…